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AMB INCOME TRUST FUND
(AMBITF) |
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| Type of Fund | Income Fund |
| Category of Fund | Bond Fund |
| Trustee | Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad (17540-D) |
| External Investment Manager | CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (304078-K) (with effect from April 1, 2009) |
| Investment Philosophy | AMBITF is an income-oriented fund, which invests primarily in a portfolio of fixed income securities. It is structured to earn income on a regular basis and to achieve capital appreciation through interest rate fluctuations. The Unit price will change to reflect movements in the value of the Fund’s assets. |
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| Investment Objective | To maximise returns over the medium term (over 2 years) and while at the same time offer stability of capital and regular income.
Any material change to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unit Holders’ approval. |
| Approved Fund Size of AMBITF | The approved fund size of AMBITF is 600 million Units. |
| Investors' Profile | Fixed income investments are an essential part of any diversified investment portfolio. AMBITF is an appropriate investment vehicle for investors looking for a medium to long-term investment with regular interest income and some potential for moderate capital growth. |
| Benefits for Investors | Generally, returns from fixed income investments are lower than shares over the medium to longer term. Because income streams from fixed income securities are generally secure, income as a proportion of AMBITF’s total return is usually high, especially when interest rates are high. |
| Specific Benefits of Investing in AMBITF | Regular Savings Plan You have the opportunity to invest through standing instruction. This plan makes regular savings easy and allows you to arrange transfers from your bank account to AMBITF. |
Affordability Accessibility EPF Members Investment Scheme |
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| Asset Allocation | • Minimum 40% max 98% in fixed income securities • Maximum 60% in cash and money market |
| Benchmark | The performance of AMBITF is benchmarked against 12 month fixed deposit rate (%) of commercial banks, which is obtainable from the Bank Negara website. |
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Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Master Prospectus dated 17 September 2011 and expires on 16 September 2012 before investing. This prospectus has been registered and lodged with the Securities Commission. Among others, investor should consider the fees and charges involved. The price of units and distributors payable, if any, may go down as well as up. Past performance of the fund should not be taken as indicative of its future performance. Units will only be issued on receipt of an application form referred to in and accompanying the Prospectus, which can be obtained at Amanah Mutual Berhad, Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad, any Maybank and Bank Rakyat distribution branches.
